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Today's Topics:
1. Graduate Programme: Catastrophe Modelling Role - Ipswich
(Hartman, Kathryn)
2. OCE Postdoctoral Fellow: Tropical Variability under global
warming (Roger Brugge)
3. Ecosystem/Socioecological Modeller (Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:48:55 +0000
From: "Hartman, Kathryn" <Kathryn.Hartman@willis.com>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Graduate Programme: Catastrophe Modelling Role -
Ipswich
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Role: Graduate Catastrophe Modelling
Location: Ipswich
Closing Date: Friday 19th December 2014
Where to apply: www.willis.com/Careers/Graduate_Careers/<http://www.willis.com/Careers/Graduate_Careers/>
As one of the world's leading risk advisers, we help ensure that our clients have the right protection in place so that when the unfortunate or unexpected hits, it's not catastrophic for their business. We think of ourselves as selling resilience for a risky world. We look at the world of risk from different perspectives, working with our clients at each stage of the risk understanding, risk mitigation and risk transfer process. We make sure they have the capacity to react to extreme events and respond in a prepared, disciplined and organized fashion.
Modelling natural catastrophe exposure is an exciting and continually expanding area of our business. This opening would suit someone looking for a career within analytics within this exciting and ever changing area. Working as an analyst within the Catastrophe Modelling team you will work very closely with brokers to analyse the risk to client's business from all aspects of natural perils and catastrophes. We will also sponsor you to complete your chartered professional qualification with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Principal Duties
* Working with account teams to deliver Catastrophe Risk Management services to clients
* Report preparation and presentation
* Data auditing & cleaning
* Operation of catastrophe modelling software
* Operation of financial modelling software
* Interpretation of model outputs
* Use of Catastrophe models; both commercial and in-house software
* Real-time reporting and analysis of natural disasters and supporting clients post-event
The above list is intended to be as accurate a reflection of the role as possible. However, it may be revised from time to time if different tasks commensurate with the role or level of responsibility are needed to be performed and/or when circumstances change.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2:1 degree or international equivalent within a relevant field such as a numerate or a hazard related subject, Geography, Geo-sciences or a related Engineering or Analytical subject
* A genuine interest in natural perils and risk management
* Good interpersonal skills, able to build strong business relationships
* Strong analytical and report writing skills
* Passion for learning and understanding insurance and a good understanding of our industry
* Flexible approach to work and able to adapt to change
* Team player
* Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Good IT skills
* Desire to take early responsibility
* High degree of self-discipline and commitment
* Comfortable with regional rotational opportunities
* Ability to work under pressure
* Highly motivated
Required Mindset and Behaviours:
Willis Values and Behaviours will underpin all roles and will guide performance criteria
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:30:24 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] OCE Postdoctoral Fellow: Tropical Variability
under global warming
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OCE Postdoctoral Fellow: Tropical Variability under global warming
* An exciting Postdoctoral Fellowship until 30 June 2016
* Work on the processes governing tropical variability, their simulation in climate models and their response, and the response of their teleconnection to greenhouse warming
* Join CSIRO, Australia?s leading scientific research organisation!
CSIRO?s Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) Science Leader Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers to launch their careers, gain experience that will enhance career prospects and facilitate for CSIRO the development of potential leaders. These positions will carry out innovative research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will produce novel and important scientific outcomes in collaboration with others. In this role you will work on the processes governing tropical variability, their simulation in climate models, and their response, and the response of their teleconnection, to greenhouse warming.
In this role, you will:
* Under guidance of the supervisors, lead the effort that addresses how the annual cycle and long-term mean state of the equatorial Pacific and Indian Ocean will change under global warming.
* Use outputs from about 40 climate models participating in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to examine if there is systematic relationship between mean state changes in the equatorial Pacific/Indian Ocean and changes in the properties of El Ni?o/Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) events.
* Carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance that will where possible lead to novel and important scientific outcomes. Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and ideas for further research.
* Prepare appropriate conference papers and present those at conferences as agreed with your supervisor.
* Produce high quality scientific papers suitable for publication in quality journals, for client reports and granting of patents; and undertake regular reviews of relevant literature and patents.
* Undertake an appropriate training and development program developed by CSIRO.
Location: Aspendale, Melbourne, Victoria
Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference: VIC14/02976
Term: Contract until 30 June 2016
To be successful, you will have:
* A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as climate sciences, mathematics, Meteorology and Oceanography. To be eligible, by 30 June 2016 you must have no more than 6 years of relevant postdoctoral experience.
* High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively, including at national and international conferences. A record of publications in quality, peer reviewed journals.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research.
* Well-developed knowledge of ENSO or the IOD dynamics and their respective feedback processes.
* Strong ability in writing computer programs and in data analysis method/approach and techniques.
* A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment, where successful partnerships and/or outcomes have resulted.
* A record of science innovation, applying creativity and originality to problem solving, plus the ability & willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations.
* Experience in sophisticated statistical methods, attention to detail and accuracy in work are highly desirable.
Note: This role will remain open until filled.
To apply, please visit: < http://csiro.nga.net.au/?jati=32b6ecad-4eeb-5ec1-3546-80424643bc9e >
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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:31:04 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Ecosystem/Socioecological Modeller
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Ecosystem/Socioecological Modeller
* Develop and lead projects in the climate and natural resource management sectors
* Play a key role in the development of research programs vital to Australia?s marine research
* Join CSIRO?s Marine Ecosystem Modelling team
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) is currently seeking an Ecosystem / Socioecological Modeller to join the team, conducting research into ecosystem-based management of the coastal and offshore waters of Australia in relation to activities such as fishing, energy, tourism, environmental conservation, and urban and rural development. The approach is based on a scientific understanding of the functioning and dynamics of ecological systems and the interactions of multiple human activities within them. The work will include: collation and analysis of spatial and temporal data; modelling of ecological and socioecological processes; and development and implementation of complex marine ecosystem models. This position will provide the successful applicant with opportunities to play a key role in the development of a strong program of research within a multi-disciplinary group of about 30 scientists in this vital area of Australia's marine research.
Specifically you will:
* Improve and apply the Atlantis ecosystem model to understand and predict the responses of marine and coastal systems to natural and anthropogenic changes.
* Evaluate the potential effectiveness of ecosystem based management strategies, such as spatial management, land-use zoning, effluent/pollutant controls, fisheries regulation and improved monitoring to provide robust advice to add natural resource management.
* Interact with other researchers from CSIRO and from the broader research and resource management communities to identify research priorities and develop new project proposals.
* Lead projects and participate in planning and management of project resources. Work with other project staff to deliver project objectives.
* Contribute to the CMAR scientific leadership in the discipline of sustainability science and its applications.
Salary: AUD$106k - $124k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Term: Indefinite
Reference Number: TAS14/01135
To be considered, you will have:
* A PhD and substantial research experience in ecological modelling and formulating, implementing and applying models of aquatic ecosystems, including trophic and biophysical interactions in a spatially-explicit context.
* Understanding of physical and biogeochemical processes in marine environments and/or social and behavioural drivers of human behaviour.
* Experience in the initiation of original research work and development of innovative approaches to research problems.
* Proven ability to liaise with the scientific community to draw together the information sources required for assembling ecosystem models.
* Ability to work as part of a team in solving scientific problems, achieving joint goals, fulfilling funding agency milestones, writing proposals and reports, and attracting funding agency support.
* Effective communication of research results and their general implications to a wide variety of audiences and a substantial record of research excellence.
* Please note that we will consider candidates who do not meet all the selection criteria at a slightly lower level. You are still encouraged to apply if you have some of the selection criteria and are looking for a development opportunity.
Applications close 30 November 2014 at 11:30pm AEST
About CSIRO: Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, CSIRO is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities across the nation. Find out more www.csiro.au<http://www.csiro.au/>
To apply, please visit: < http://csiro.nga.net.au/?jati=aac81739-667a-6816-c25a-7fcecbf09cb5 >
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